Dumbbells reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 227 Reddit reviews across 26 subreddits and 36 posts to rank the best Dumbbells brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/fitness30plus, r/BuyItForLife, r/workout, r/homefitness, r/naturalbodybuilding. Top-rated brands include Powerblock (4.6/5), PowerBlock (4.7/5), Dumbbells (4.3/5).

Stats

Reviews227

Subreddits26

Posts36

Brands63

Products65

Top communities

r/fitness30plus59 r/BuyItForLife34 r/workout31 r/homefitness14 r/naturalbodybuilding14

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Powerblock

4.6

(33)

"Another vote for PowerBlocks. If you’re in the US they come up on Woot frequently at a great price"

"The more expensive power blocks because you can buy additional weight. I have a set, they’re great."

"Powerblocks are gold standard imo"

"Here to second the powerblocks, they usually have great sales on holidays. Cant go wrong with them"

"I've had mine for years and probably use them about daily. No issue with the selector wheel - I really love how quick you change weights."

"Power block would be my first choice. They are fairly easy to change and reliable."

"Power blocks are fantastic. Compared to a bowflex, there are no moving parts to break."

"Yep, I also had a set for over a decade. One of the handles bent and they replaced it no problem."

"I've had them for over 15 years and they still work as good as day 1. If you want reliable, they're the #1 pick."

"Had my power blocks for about 15 years and still going strong 85 lb set"

PowerBlock

4.7

(28)

"I purchased mine (Powerblock Elite EXP) about a year ago, and use them 4-6 days a week."

"I've been using the PowerBlocks Elite EXP and they've been great for my home workouts."

"I second powerblocks. I got PowerBlocks Elite exp. They are super durable and easy to adjust."

"PowerBlock’s are hard to beat, imo. I’ve had mine for many years, and they traveled with me. They’re pretty much indestructible."

"I’ve had a power block (up to 90lbs) that has served me well for just under 20 years now. Zero issues."

"I've had the powerblock elite's for a 10+ years and they are still great."

"Thanks, i got the Powerblocks. they are great"

"Thanks i got the Powerblocks"

"I got Powerblocks. Thanks for ur guide"

"Actually, i got them and they are very durable. love them"

Dumbbells

4.3

(25)

"Db Rows definitely! Also potentially if you have a bench you can do a dumbbell pullover too"

"I've got a set of 50lb version of those, love em."

"I bought my 5 pound dumbbells at Walmart and they fit!"

"These weights fit perfectly in the bike's weight holder."

"My dumbbells of various sizes from Target can fit on the rack just fine."

"They have both adjustable dumbbell and kettlebell handles, allowing for hundreds of exercises."

"Adjustable dumbbells and a bench provide flexibility and allow for progressive overload."

"Dumbbells are awesome for building muscle and losing fat."

"Lightweight dumbbells can be really good for maintaining form and control during workouts."

"The routine of lifting dumbbells is easy to follow and very beneficial."

Bowflex

4.1

(21)

"I’ve had the Bowflex for eight years with almost daily use. I’ve never had any issues."

"I have a Bowflex 552 set next to my desk in our home office; they were a pretty damned good gift that gets plenty of use."

"Bowflex hands down. Its expensive but you get what you pay for."

"I’ve been using the Bowflex SelectTech 552s, and they’ve been great! Smooth adjustment and super durable."

"I've had my bowflex adjustable DBs since 2013. Use them 6 days a week, very durable and easy to use with good eight increments."

"Well i have my Bowflex SelectTech 552 for a while now and honestly, they’ve been great."

"Yea i guess bowflex is worth buying. Im gonna buy either bowflex or powerblocks"

"I have the Bowflex - they are great for what you are describing. I was lucky enough to get them as a floor model from Costco - dumbbells with the stand for $350."

"I love my bowflex. I bought them because I got them at 40-60%ish off. I was deciding between them and powerblocks - my only deciding factor in the end was price."

"I have been using the Bowflex for years and I love them, I’ve also used the power block ones as well before and they weren’t bad."

Ironmaster

4.6

(17)

"I'm a big fan of the Ironmaster dumbbells. There's an initial weight range that will get you very far if you are a beginner/intermediate and there's an expansion pack to extend it."

"If I didn't have access to an apartment building gym my first choice would be the Ironmaster dumbbells."

"Ironmasters have been solid and the gold standard IMO."

"I got iron master 3 years ago and love it. As close to real dumbbells as adjustable DBs get."

"Ironmasters go to 180 pounds and are indestructible."

"I have the Ironmmaster DB's with multiple add ons. Max weight is something around 61kg per DB. I'm also able to increase weight with around 1kg per DB due to microplates. Definitely recommend them"

"I went with Ironmaster. They feel just like regular dumbbells. Ironmasters are indestructible."

"Ironmasters should be a consideration. They’re extremely durable and shaped like normal dumbbells. They can also get up to 120lbs if you buy the add ons."

"I've had my Ironmasters for a decade. They are extremely well built and customer service is great."

"Hands down best home gym purchase I have made"

REP

4.6

(8)

"Rep x Pepins and they will probably last you a lifetime. I upgraded from powerblock and I love them way more."

"The best are the REP Pepin. They can go crazy heavy, but honestly the base 85 is enough for most applications."

"Probably those Rep/Pepin dumbbells. Expensive, but you may never need any more dumbbells, ever."

"Rep Pepins go up to 125lb."

"At this point the only adjustable dumbbells I think I’d swap them with are the Rep x Pepins."

"REP x Pepins are very good, i think. A lot of people have recommended me those."

"U are missing repxpeppins, ironmasters, and eisenlinks to name a few better options"

"No one bears rep peppin dumbbels they go up to 125lb and are drop tested, something you cant do with others i thought"

Shopee

4.8

(5)

"Kagandahan ng hexagon dumbbell pagbinagsak mo, ok pa din."

"Good siya, mern ka na din barbell, all in one na siya."

"Product is in great condition; true to the picture shown; quality is great and product is portable. Everything was in tact and complete."

"Ok at kumpleto Ang mga parts Ng item, already tested for 100-140 lbs barbel shoulder and chest press kinaya naman Ng chair Yung bigat plus 72kg of my weight."

"Natry ko lahat, di naman kasi ako mabigat so I haven't tried the limits ng bench."

Adjustable Dumbbells

4.4

(5)

"Get a pair of adjustable ones that can go up to 20-25kg."

"Look at adjustable dumbbells. The ones that have a dial to set the weight."

"The Wirecutter just tested a bunch and put out a new review/recommendation."

"I prefer adjustable dumbbells over multiple individual ones."

"Having two adjustable dumbbells can definitely get you started with full body workouts."

Nuobell

3.8

(5)

"Second vote for nuobells. They look and feel like high quality normal dumbbells, but with a lightning fast adjustment."

"I’ve had 80lb nuobells for 4 years and still love them."

"I have the NUOBELL and love it. I am super careful not to drop and I wish I didn’t have that fear, but I am enjoying them immensely."

"My Nuobells broke and recently got the rep peppins. The peppins are more solid but switching weights is slightly longer."

"I've got some nuobells, and they're fine for when I can't make it to the gym, but the knurling isn't as aggressive as I'd like, they rattle a little, and something about them makes me feel like it's just a matter of time until they break."

#10

Dumbbell

3.0

(6)

"Dumbbells might get a touch more mileage for bodybuilding."

"Dumbbells in the range of 30-60lbs are good for someone with experience lifting."

"Dumbbells are fine but eventually you'll need something heavier than 2kg."

"Dumbbells can be effective but should be used with caution, especially for shoulder exercises."

"Limited effectiveness with just 2kg dumbbells."

"Getting into position with dumbbells can be hard when you start getting to big weights."

#11

Rep

4.3

(4)

"I’ve had my Reppins for a couple months now and I love tell them!"

"Probably going to upgrade to the Rep x Peppins eventually though. They look amazing."

"The Rep x Pépin adjustables look great."

"I wish they sold the reppins in a 60lbs version (with expansion possibility) so the entry price would be a bit more budget friendly."

#12

Bench

5.0

(3)

"A used bench is great for doing dumbbell bench press and dumbbell flys to work your chest."

"A bench enhances workout flexibility and strength training."

"Get an adjustable incline bench that can do both flat and incline."

#13

Amazon Basics

3.5

(4)

"Amazon basics fit on the bike just fine!"

"I bought the amazon basics 5 pound weights for my bike and they fit!"

"I suggest a set of adjustable dumbbells. They're not cheap but they're worth it."

"The other kind you screw by hand are so annoying imo."

#14

Kettlebell

4.0

(3)

"Kettlebells are way more versatile."

"Great for building strength and control with a minimalist setup."

"Kettlebells are extremely versatile and allow for a wide variety of movements."

#15

Core Home Fitness

4.0

3.0

(1)

"Don't buy the PVC ones. Get steel ones with adjustable weights."

#63

Calf Raises

2.0

(1)

"Calf raises are not enjoyable but provide a good feeling afterward."

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